Accession No
1935.993 I
Description
Unusually triangle-based microlith: possible projectile point. Indicative of Maglemosian origin. Formed from distal end of narrow bladelet. Proximal end along right lateral margin possibly to aid hafting. Backed by retouch along length of left lateral margin.
Place
Europe; Northern Europe; Denmark; Jutland; Central Jutland; Gudenaa
Period
Mesolithic
Source
Clark, J. Grahame D. (Prof.)
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1935.993 I
Cultural Affliation
Material
Stone; Flint
Local Term
Measurements
6mm x 2mm x 24mm
Events
Context (Analysis)
All belonging to the Gudenaa River Culture. Contemporary with the Oldasloe Culture of Schleswig-Holstein
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1935.993 A-N: '14 flint implements : A, B, C, H: Tranchets; D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, N: Backed blades; M: Burin'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Description by Robert Hedge for student artefact report: 'Unusually triangle-based microlith: possible projectile point. Indicative of Maglemosian origin. Formed from distal end of narrow bladelet. Proximal end along right lateral margin possibly to aid hafting. Backed by retouch along length of left lateral margin.'
Event Date 28/8/2025
Author: Lily Pencliffe
FM:327466
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